It all started with my love of papaya. I am currently on holiday at home in Dubai, woo! And most of you might get it when I say that mother dearest will do everything to please me even though I just love being around her!!! Mother knows me well and she knows that I like … Continue reading Citrus Shrimp & Tropical Salad – A Summer Must
I recently started lent and decided to cut out common carbs such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc. Although Farro is a carb, it has many other benefits that make it better for you. One aspect I found interesting was that I don't eat near as much farro grains as I would a portion of … Continue reading Farro Couscous – The Ancient Egyptian Grain
To those of you who follow me on my vanacooks Instagram page, you might have realized that I started this experiment well before I got on the plane. My logic was that since your body takes a few hours to digest whatever food you ate, it is best to start your travel diet hours before … Continue reading The Post-effect of the Do’s and Don’ts of Eating While Traveling
I always like to go with a healthy option after a nice workout. Tonight I decided to go with seared tuna. All you need is a tuna steak, seasoning, and a little salad. Here is how i went about it: Ingredients: •Tuna steak •Salt and Pepper •Baby spinach •Avocado •Tomatoes •Radish •Juice from half a … Continue reading Seared Tuna Salad
I love simple dishes that are quick and easy to make but are also full of flavor! An ideal meal that is both healthy and delicious is my garlic shrimp with a simple salad. •The way I make my shrimp is that I barely boil the shrimp (it should already be deveined and cleaned). •After … Continue reading Garlic shrimp
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